SATREP Online Jarno Schipper – Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik, Austria. Vesa Nietosvaara – Finnish Met Institute, Finland

SATellite REPort  A method of deriving a thorough view of the actual weather using:  satellite imagery  model data  observations

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models  Appearance in satellite image

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background  Key parameters

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background  Key parameters  Weather events

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models.  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background  Key parameters  Weather events  Achieving a 3D - or even 4D-mental weather picture.

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models.  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background  Key parameters  Weather events.  Achieving a 3D - or even 4D-mental weather picture.  Verifying model performance.

The Goal  Recognising cloud patterns in satellite images by Conceptual Models.  Appearance in satellite image  Physical background  Key parameters  Weather events.  Achieving a 3D - or even 4D-mental weather picture.  Verifying model performance.  In general, making the the use of satellite Information and NWP data more effective.

 The SatRep method first applied in the 1980s at the Austrian Meteorological Institute (ZAMG, Dr. Veronika Zwatz-Meise). History

 The SatRep method first applied in the 1980s at the Austrian Meteorological Institute (ZAMG, Dr. Veronika Zwatz-Meise).  Further development with the cooperation of EUMETSAT and the Dutch (KNMI) and Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). History

 Operational SatRep:  International SATREP developed every 6 hours by the 3 NMSs: FMI, KNMI and ZAMG):  Cloud systems over Europe and the Atlantic named and described SATREP today

 Operational SatRep:  International SATREP developed every 6 hours by the 3 NMSs: FMI, KNMI and ZAMG):  Cloud systems over Europe and the Atlantic named and described  has been accepted as EUMETNET program April 2007: more solid basis for further development. SATREP today

 Operational SatRep:  International SATREP developed every 6 hours by the 3 NMSs: FMI, KNMI and ZAMG):  Cloud systems over Europe and the Atlantic named and described  has been accepted as EUMETNET program April 2007: more solid basis for further development  Latest SATREP available at SATREP today

 Product of the international training project EUMeTrain. SATREP Online

 Product of the international training project EUMeTrain.  An online training extension of operational SATREP. SATREP Online

 Product of the international training project EUMeTrain.  An online training extension of operational SATREP.   06UTC Meteosat satellite images  Set of ECMWF model parameters and derived parameters valid at 06 UTC.  Map Views and Cross Section Views available.  Special pages for testing Conceptual Model Key parameters SATREP Online

 Product of the international training project EUMeTrain.  An online training extension of operational SATREP.   06UTC Meteosat satellite images  Set of ECMWF model parameters and derived parameters valid at 06 UTC.  Map Views and Cross Section Views available.  Special pages for testing Conceptual Model Key parameters  Offers a challenge to operationally analyse a satellite image using the SatRep method. SATREP Online

 Monthly online sessions Weather Briefings

 Monthly online sessions  Each session: duration 45 minutes Weather Briefings

 Monthly online sessions  Each session: duration 45 minutes  Coordinated by ZAMG or FMI Weather Briefings

 Monthly online sessions  Each session: duration 45 minutes  Coordinated by ZAMG or FMI  Electronic registration via Eumetcal/Eumetrain/Eumetsat training schedules Weather Briefings

 Monthly online sessions  Each session: duration 45 minutes  Coordinated by ZAMG or FMI  Electronic registration via Eumetcal/Eumetrain/Eumetsat training schedules Weather Briefings

 An actual SatRep is discussed within a group (5-15 persons) Weather Briefings

 An actual SatRep is discussed within a group (5-15 persons)  Discrepancies between model output and satellite imagery Weather Briefings

 An actual SatRep is discussed within a group (5-15 persons)  Discrepancies between model output and satellite imagery  The most active weather systems Weather Briefings

 An actual SatRep is discussed within a group (5-15 persons)  Discrepancies between model output and satellite imagery  The most active weather systems  Convective outlook Weather Briefings

 An actual SatRep is discussed within a group (5-15 persons)  Discrepancies between model output and satellite imagery  The most active weather systems  Convective outlook  Discussion on particular Conceptual Models Weather Briefings

Experiences  Success  A lot of new contacts made  Promotion for the operational SATREP/Eumetrain  Weather discussions interesting

Experiences  Success  A lot of new contacts made  Promotion for the operational SATREP/Eumetrain  Weather discussions interesting  Challenges  Technical: production chain. Emergency plans necessary!  Audio: phone lines  Still learning how to do it!

Future plans  Informing the forecaster community in Europe of this regular training activity.

Future plans  Informing the forecaster community in Europe of this regular training activity.  Inviting new colleagues.

Future plans  Informing the forecaster community in Europe of this regular training activity.  Inviting new colleagues.  Adding new features.

Future plans  Informing the forecaster community in Europe of this regular training activity.  Inviting new colleagues.  Adding new features.  Finding ways to make the briefing more interactive.

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